Note: Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was chosen as
the first president of Puntland in 1998 by a delegation of traditional leaders for a three year term. Yusuf's term expired
on 30 June 2001 after an unsuccessful bid to extend his term. Yusuf Haji Nur was declared acting president the next day and
held the position until 14 November 2001, when a new election was held.

14 November 2001 Presidential Election* (Chosen by a delegation of traditional leaders)

Total Votes

Not Available

Abstentions/Invalid Votes

Not Available

Total Valid Votes

468

Candidate

Number of Votes

Jama Ali Jama

238 (50.85%)

Others

230 (49.15%)

*Following the election, forces loyal to former president
Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed, who refused to recognize the result, attacked and captured the capital Garowe on 21 November
2001. Clashes continued until 8 May 2002 when Yusuf's forces seized the last remaining stronghold of Jama Ali Jama, Bossaso, thus
controlling Puntland.

Note: Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed was elected
transitional president of Somalia in October 2004. Mohamed Abdi Hashi served as interim president until 8 January 2005, when
a new election was held.

8 January 2005 Presidential Election (Chosen by members of the House of Representatives)

First Round

Total Votes

65

Abstentions/Invalid Votes

0

Total Valid Votes

65

Second Round

Total Votes

65

Abstentions/Invalid Votes

0

Total Valid Votes

65

Third Round

Total Votes

65

Abstentions/Invalid Votes

0

Total Valid Votes

65

Candidate

First Round

Second Round

Third Round

Mohamud Muse Hersi "Adde"

18 (27.69%)

21 (32.31%)

35 (53.85%)

Mohamed Abdi Hashi

27 (41.54%)

29 (44.62%)

30 (46.15%)

Abdirahman Mohamed Farole

15 (23.08%)

15 (23.08%)

-

Abshir Muse Said

5 (7.69%)

-

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8 January 2009 Presidential Election (Chosen by members of the House of Representatives)